This situation requires building a case that you indeed did injury yourself during your time in service. This is not impossible, but it may take time to build. Visit an accredited veteran service officer to find out if a case can be built. www.mivabenefits.org/find

If you served during a war-time era, it is possible you qualify for a VA Non-Service Pension which is based on service and income. Visit an accredited veteran service officer to find out more. www.mivabenefits.org/find

If you are Michigan National Guard or Army Reserve family member deployed check out the Michigan National Guard Family Readiness page. https://www.mi.ngb.army.mil/family/default.asp

Family Financial Assistance from the MING starts here https://www.mi.ngb.army.mil/family/FinAsst.asp#Fund Docs

Veterans: Michigan established the “Michigan Veterans Trust Fund” which is administered by individual county veteran affairs boards. The relief fund might be able to provide you with assistance. Visit your county veteran affairs office and visit The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund page